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Will your special needs child − and you − achieve maximum independence? "Rarely do I meet a mom who has a child with special needs who's not feeling overwhelmed and looking for solutions," says Amalia Starr, the author of Raising Brandon: The Path to Independence for Your Child with Autism and Special Needs. Starr’s 36-year-old son, Brandon, has a form of autism called Asperger Syndrome, plus untreatable epilepsy and severe learning disorders.

In her uplifting presentation she shares her experiences and practical strategies that will make life easier for you and your children, no matter what their age or stage of development. She offers help, hope and inspiration for parents who don't know where to turn. "I always wanted my son to have the opportunity to live his best life possible," says Starr, and today he does.”  Against, all odds, for the past eleven years, Brandon has been living in his own apartment and enjoying his independence.

Starr is on a mission to guide, support and empower parents and their children to reach their fullest potential. "You can overcome everyday challenges, replace fear with courage, and create a better life for you and your family," says Starr.” Whether you're just starting out with a newborn and you sense something's wrong, or your child is older and you don't know what to do, Starr's breakthrough presentation offers emotional relief and useful information.

Discover:

•    New ways to cope with unbearable stress
•    How to be more patient, tolerant and accepting
•    How to find caregivers who truly care
•    Benefits from cutting-edge, alternative treatments

Her frank approach provides assistance for parents who are still coming to terms with their children’s limitations.  “This can be a sensitive issue, especially for men," she explains. "I know firsthand, because my husband was unable to accept Brandon for who he was, which caused him to live in shame, secrecy and denial.” Through her personal stories, Starr shows how you can overcome these common obstacles. You’ll leave her informative, talk with hope, inspiration and tools to help you work with your children’s limitations. Rather than just thinking about what to do, now you can make positive results a reality.

Amalia Starr is a mother, family consultant, and inspirational speaker who specializes in supporting parents of children with special needs through workshops, seminars, and private sessions. Her results-based approach focuses on empowering both parents and their children to reach their fullest potential. As a mother, she has devoted more than thirty-six years to creating a path to independence for her son, Brandon.

Starr's talk is perfect for parents, family members, teachers, libraries, schools, health professionals, organizations, counseling centers and support groups working with individuals who have limitations and challenges.